The CYA House Softball League operates during the Spring (March-June) and Fall (September-November) seasons. Teams engage in internal competitions and also face off against other leagues in the area. The primary aim of the CYA house program is to provide girls with the chance to participate in team sports. The league prioritizes values such as good sportsmanship, respect, and teamwork. In house league matches, all girls get to play regardless of their skill level.

CYA Softball follows the USA Softball rules for age grouping. Age groups are based on the child's age as of August 31 for the Fall and following Spring season. 

Girls T-Ball (ages 4 - 6)

• 10" softball (soft core)
• Hit off a tee

8U (ages 7 - 8)

• 11" softball
• Hit from a pitching machine. After 5 pitches, girls will hit off a tee

10U (ages 9 - 10)

• 11" softball
• Player pitch. After 4 balls, coach pitch (up to 4 pitches)
• Batters will strike out after 3 strikes. No walks.
• Girls can steal one base per batter

12U (ages 11 - 12), 14U (ages 13 - 14), 18U (ages 13 - 18)

• 12" softball
• Player pitch
• Regular ball and strike rules apply
• If there are not enough girls to field a 14U team, 14U will play up at the 18U level. Parents have the option of a full refund if they do not want their daughter to play up.

CYA Softball allows families to rent gear for their players directly from CYA Softball. This is a great opportunity for new families who may not want to invest in sports equipment for their child for the first season and for returning players who may have outgrown their old equipment. Please review our CYA Softball Rental Gear Agreement for more information and to request rental gear.  All questions regarding rental gear should be directed to our Quartermaster, Brittany Martinez.